“It is deeply troubling to me that the stories in this book regarding my relationships with Chipper have been twisted and filled with hurtful inaccuracies and convenient omissions to benefit the author,” said Luise.

Karin Luise is an author and therapist who’s been an active member of Atlanta’s philanthropic community. She’s shown here volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House on Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. AJC file photo

“I was forced into a gag order years ago to protect Chipper, and it is not my intent to go back and unearth such painful specifics now that I have found healing,” she said. “God knows the truth, and that is all that matters.”

She has written for The Huffington Post and been featured by media outlets including Redbook, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Huffington Post Live, the AJC, FoxNews, CNN.com, the Examiner and OMRadio.

She’s moved on. Photo: Jennifer Brett

“So, at this time, I have chosen not to engage in a legal or personal battle with the authors,” she continued. “I have moved on with my life and do not intend on ruining the image Chipper has created for himself.

I have instead turned my pain into purpose and committed my life to helping others as a therapist, author and inspirational speaker.

“It is because of experiences like this that I am focused on helping others recover and become empowered when they are abused, belittled and silenced by people in perceived positions of power. The world needs more healing and positive energy in it, and that is where I prefer to remain.

I wish Chipper and his family nothing but the best and hope he can move on with his life.”

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